We are going to the house of prayer, pour upon us the spirit of grace and supplication; We are going to the house of praise, awaken in us every grateful and cheerful emotion; We are going to the house of instruction, give testimony to the Word preached, and glorify it in the hearts of all…
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Perfect Peace
Great words of peace and comfort from Isaiah this morning: You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You. Trust in the LORD forever, for the LORD GOD is an everlasting rock. Isaiah 26:3-4 (ESV) Reminds me of a chorus we used to sing, written by Vivian…
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Teach Me, Lord
In looking through my music for a song to play for the offertory this Sunday I came across this song. It’s actually a vocal solo rather than instrumental, from a Hale & Wilder collection, and was written way back in 1979 by John Purifoy. What a lesson in these words. Too often we think that…
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The Beauty of Prayer
One of the best things in starting a new year is the chance to start afresh with a new yearly devotional book. I must admit, I’m much better at starting these than finishing them, but they are there throughout the year, specifically dated so you can always pick up right where you’re supposed to be. …
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I Am His and He Is Mine
We sang this hymn in church tonight. What a wonderful affirmation of God’s love for us and our position with Him. This is one of my all time favorite hymn texts, written by George Robinson, and the traditional music by James Mountain fits the text perfectly. Loved with everlasting love, Led by grace that love…
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Nothing. Hallelujah!
I got a new CD for Christmas – Hymns for a Modern Reformation. The text was all written by Dr. James Montgomery Boice, who was pastor at Philadelphia’s Tenth Presbyterian Church for 32 years until his death in June 2000. These 12 hymns were his last project, done with Dr. Paul Jones, organist and music…
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The Gift of Gifts
O Source of all good, What shall I render to thee for the gift of gifts, Thine own dear Son, begotten, not created, my Redeemer, proxy, surety, substitute, his self-emptying incomprehensible, his infinity of love beyond the heart’s grasp. Herein is wonder of wonders: he came below to raise me above, was born like me…
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Merry Christmas!
Great (new) Christmas songs
We’ve done a couple of new songs at church this Christmas. The first is a song we’re learning as a congregation, We Will Seek You, written by Mark Altrogge. It’s a part of their CD “Savior: Celebrating the Mystery of God Become Man“. Great message, and a melody that lifts you up and stays with you.…
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Praise the Lord!
I’m reading from the Psalms today, 146 – 148, part of the closing section of five Psalms dedicated to praise. Each one starts and ends with the exhortation to “Praise the LORD! Here’s how each opens: Psalm 146:1,2 Praise the LORD! Praise the LORD, O my soul! I will praise the LORD as long as…
